Chapter 11

I Will Return

Caladhiel's POV

I went down to find Thorin.

"Thorin?" I called softly.

I saw him come to the gate. I smiled and ran to him.

"Caladhiel? Where is Lin? Is she safe?"

I nodded.

"Yes she is safe. My husband is looking after her. Thorin there is no way for me to get you out."

He took my hands.

"Then you and Lin must leave! I told you I love you both and I will not have you held here."

"Thorin we are not leaving without you or the others."

"You shall not have to."

I turned around and saw Bilbo. I smiled when he jingled the keys.

"Bilbo!"

"You and Lin need to leave right now. Follow the river."

I nodded and ran to find Lin. I burst into the room and Lin looked at me.

"Lin get your things. We are leaving."

Legolas came and took my arm.

"~Please Caladhiel….~"

I put my hands on either side of his face.

"~I will see you again. I will come back and I will never leave you again. I promise you that my love.~"

There tears in his eyes. He went with us to the gate and Lin hugged him. I was surprised.

"We will come back." she said.

Legolas put his arms around her and kissed her forehead.

"Take care of your mother for me. And take care of yourself." he said.

She smiled and nodded. Legolas now looked at me. I rushed into his arms and kissed him passionately. When we separated I felt the tears roll down my cheeks.

"Nir tol erin baded lin meleth nin." he whispered. (A tear comes on your going my love.)

I smiled a bit and stroked his cheek.

"~No tears my beloved Legolas. I will return and we will be together forever.~ Amin mela lle." I said.

"Amin mela lle."

He kissed me once more before Lin and I had to leave. I took one last look at his handsome face before leaving.

As we came out to the river I heard shouting. I ran faster and saw the elves trying to stop them from leaving.

"Mama do something!"

I walked forward.

"Open the gate! By order of the princess!" I said.

Before they could answer or do anything, one of the guards fell dead. An arrow had struck his heart. I drew my swords as the orcs climbed over the walls. It was an ambush!